From Malay Mail · · 50s
Chinese fitness influencer disqualified from Berlin Marathon
Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan, known as Abeeeer, was disqualified after riding a bike during Berlin Marathon.
In brief
Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan, known as Abeeeer, was disqualified after riding a bike during Berlin Marathon. Chinese fitness influencer Sun Yuanyuan was disqualified from Berlin Marathon after being photographed riding a bicycle near finish line. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan
Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan, known as Abeeeer on social media, claimed a personal best marathon time at Berlin Marathon.
“A fitness influencer claimed her personal best marathon performance at the Berlin Marathon on Sept 27, until she was photographed in the backseat of a bicycle near the finish line.”
Disqualified after bike incident
Sun Yuanyuan was disqualified from Berlin Marathon after being photographed riding a bicycle near finish line.
“Evidence of an athlete allegedly hitching a ride from the 38km mark to the finish line to collect their medal”
Public apology and sponsor drop
Sun Yuanyuan publicly apologized for breaching race rules and has been dropped by her sponsor Brooks.
“My action of riding a bicycle at the Berlin Marathon indeed violated race rules. I won’t make any excuses”
Sponsor response
Brooks China admitted oversight in verifying race details and pledged more stringent reviews for future influencer partnerships.
“The brand also apologised saying that it will learn from the incident and exercise more caution in the future when partnering with influencers.”
The main idea
Chinese fitness influencer Sun Yuanyuan was disqualified from Berlin Marathon after being photographed riding a bicycle near finish line.
